Hello, I'm Cory O'Brien, a freelance ASL interpreter based in Chicago, Illinois. I graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2018, with a BA in Interpreting. I specialize in post-secondary and theatrical work.

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RESUME

EMPLOYMENT AND INTERNSHIPS

February 2017 – May 2018, Various Employers

Interpreting Intern

Completed over 60 hours of supervised interpreting assignments, including:
Theatrical productions
Live musical performances
Multi-day creative retreats

February 2018 – May 2018, Nikki Schletz

Interpreting Intern

Completed over 60 hours of interpreting in medical settings.
Received and incorporated feedback from a nationally certified medical interpreter.

September 2017 – December 2017, Whitney Young High School

Interpreting Intern

Completed over 60 hours of interpreting in a secondary school setting.
Received and incorporated critical feedback from a licensed K-12 interpreter.

February 2013 – June 2014, SAIC Liberal Arts Department

Adjunct Professor

Designed and taught two themed English composition courses – one about mythology, and one about lying.
Met individually with students to discuss essay revisions and course progress.

September 2012 – December 2012, Judd Morrissey

Teacher’s Assistant, Writing in Networked Culture

Taught in-class computer programming workshops.
Provided feedback on students' creative writing assignments.
Designed and taught a two-week unit in professor's absence.

EDUCATION

Cal State University Los Angeles, BA in English, 2008
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, MFA in Writing, 2013
Columbia College Chicago, BA in ASL-English Interpreting, 2018
- Completed elective courses in: ASL Literature, Music Interpreting, Theatrical Interpreting, and Deaf Theatrical Production

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

EIPA Score 3.5
IDHHC Provisional License
TEP

INQUIRIES?

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